James Perkins receives Everence Journey Award

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Dec 28, 2012 at 12:26 PMDec 28, 2012 at 12:26 PM

HESSTON — James R. Perkins was named the recipient of the Regional Journey Award from the Everence offices in central Kansas.This award recognizes that Perkins, of Howard, has inspired many others with his example of faith-driven stewardship; created in 2001, the Journey Award highlights what people of faith are doing as stewards of their God-given gifts, a news release stated.The award was presented Nov. 16 at the Wichita Friends School annual Thanksgiving banquet. Wichita Friends School is an independent pre-K through sixth grade school which offers individualized curriculum with collaborative, hands-on learning in a community setting, where Quaker values are nurtured. Incorporated in 1988, Wichita Friends School is a member of the Friends Council on Education and Kansas Association of Independent and Religious Schools. The school is accredited by the International accrediting agency AdvanceED.“We at Everence are happy to honor Jim Perkins for his many years of charitable work and consistent support of faith-based schools and other institutions,” said Dennis LeFevre, CFP, trust and financial advisor.Perkins, who attends Heartland Friends Meeting in Wichita, has been working at the national level with Friends General Conference to develop a stewardship service program. Fellow Quakers credit Perkins with investing his time, talents and money in ways that promote justice in the world.Everence helps individuals, organizations and congregations integrate finances with faith through a national team of advisors and representatives. Everence offers banking, insurance and financial services with community benefits and stewardship education.Everence is a ministry of Mennonite Church USA and other churches. To learn more, visit www.everence.com or call (800) 348-7468.

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